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Andrea Johnston

Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)0 communications in the past year

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Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)

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Policies and programs with respect to AI applications in manufacturing. Policies and programs related to defence procurement Programs and funding opportunities related to supporting Canada's industrial presence at Hannover Messe, the world's largest advanced manufacturing trade show, as well as at other international events. Policy initiatives, programs, and funding opportunities related to the development of international innovation partnerships, commercialization, and investment opportunities in the field of advanced manufacturing Policy initiatives and funding opportunities in support of skills development and reskilling in advanced manufacturing Policies and programs related to the adoption and scale-up of health care and environmental technologies Policies, programs, and funding opportunities related to advanced manufacturing. Opportunities to leverage funding to support strategic Technology Leadership projects in the field of advanced manufacturing, Canada's Electric Vehicle Value Chain, Decarbonization, Circular Manufacturing, Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization, Advanced Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Technologies. Housing policies and funding opportunities with respect to support for accelerated homebuilding Global Innovation Cluster Initiative with respect to recapitalizing the program Environmental policies with respect to greenhouse gas emission reporting.

Communitech

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Temporary Foreign Worker Program - with respect to meeting the needs of Canada's emerging technology-based businesses. National Research Council Canada – Industrial Research Assistance Program – with respect to funding programs supporting small-medium and large sized (SMEs) enterprises Invest Canada - with respect to attracting foreign investors in digital media, information, communications and technology companies International Science and Technology Partnership Program – with respect to exchanging knowledge between Canadian companies and foreign countries Income Tax Act - Amendment to the Income Tax Act with respect to angel investors Global Opportunites for Associations - with respect to facilitating SME experience aboard FedDev Ontario - Regional Innovation Ecosystem Program – with respect to scaleup platform work Employment and Social Development Canada - Opportunities to fund skills and training programs in Waterloo Region Centre of Excellence in Research and Commercialization - with respect to bringing new technologies to market to create more companies, jobs and wealth in Canada. Building in Canada Fund - with respect to Two-way Go Train service linking Waterloo Region to the Greater Toronto Area

Council of Canadian Innovators

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The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy: advocacy was focused on bringing domestic firms into the value chain through policies and measures that provide equal opportunity for Canadian Head Quartered companies. Discussion on the intangible economy, SR&ED, and economic growth as it relates to domestic expenditures for intellectual property filing, as well as a focus on small and medium-sized companies. US Trade - discussed Tariffs and handling of Canada US Mexico Trade Agreement. Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to establish a sponsorship agreement related to CCI's Board education training program for the intangible economy. Small Business and Tourism, Changes to Canadian Export Program (CanExport) so it allows more technology companies to apply Procurement – Changes to Request for Proposal (RFP) process to break down large bundles into smaller amounts for Medium and Small Business (SMEs) can apply Health Canada: advocate for an increase of resources for Therapeutics Canada for them to speed up processing times and efficiencies within their department; create working groups and framework with industry leaders and health Canada on digital and data health, and create a therapeutics working group with industry and health Canada. Finance – Changes to Scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax incentive program to make the process easier for Medium and Small Business (SMEs) to apply and report on the current program, to further increase the maximum a SME can apply for Export Development Canada (EDC) to establish a sponsorship agreement related to CCI's Board education training program for the intangible economy. Environment and Climate Change Canada, give input and feedback on the PanCanada Framework, Canada-China agreement for scientific and technological cooperation, and the relationship between Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emitters & CO2 Reducers. Our focus is on involving Canadian high-growth firms in the policies and programs the government is working on regarding climate change and the greening of government. Discussions on international trade, specifically on the North American Free Trade Agreement with respect to data localisation, labour mobility and tariffs. Defence & Security: advocate for a domestic-focused cybersecurity ecosystem that has Canadian companies at the centre of a national cybersecurity defence policy. Citizenship and immigration – Change the current work visa time lines, seek changes to the the Labour Market Impact Assessment for expatiating and a faster process Changes to Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) to make the process easier for Medium and Small Business (SMEs) to apply and report on the current program, to Increase the maximum amount a SME can apply for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - changes to (scientific research and experimental development) SR&ED program with how it is administered and reviewed. Discussed companies SR&ED claims and issues with their processing. Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to establish a sponsorship agreement related to CCI's Board education training program for the intangible economy.

IMRSV Data Labs

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The client wishes to engage the government regarding the application of the Pathway to Commercialization program of Innovative Solutions Canada.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

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CYBER SECURITY - Encourage the government to invest in cybersecurity innovation, talent, and infrastructure; modernize research and development; accelerate commercialization in the space; support the secure digitalization of small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and improve the global competitiveness of Canada’s cybersecurity industry. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Advocate for future-proofed, globally competitive, and interoperable policies that position artificial intelligence as a positive economic driver, and support the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI in business. PRIVACY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION - Ensure that the modernization of Canada’s privacy legislation strikes the right balance between protecting consumers and promoting the ability of firms to innovate and compete by responsibly and securely using data. HOUSING - Support policies that enable the creation of more housing supply, incentivize investment in residential construction, and restore housing affordability for Canadian families. NATIONAL SECURITY/ECONOMIC SECURITY - Advancing policies related to enhancing Canada’s economic and national security. Key priorities include strengthening economic resilience, prudently navigating geopolitical challenges to trade and international relations, safeguarding business operations against new and emerging threats, and fostering conditions for economic growth. TRANSPORTATION - Regarding the consistent funding of trade-enabling infrastructure projects; the development of a competitive and efficient transportation network including all modes of transportation. TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Creating the right investment incentives to foster vibrant competition in the sector as a whole; responding to decisions regarding third-party access that will impact the deployment of internet services in rural and remote communities; and responding to regulatory proposals re: cell phone pricing. TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to undertaking a comprehensive and independent tax system review. TAXATION AND FINANCE – With regard to the measurement and improvement of Canada’s tax competitiveness, including: reforming the taxation, remittance, filing and audit processes of Canadian businesses; removing tax barriers for childcare expenses; addressing the taxation of family business transfers; and mobilizing private capital for recovery and growth. TAXATION AND FINANCE - With regard to modernizing our financial systems through open banking and digital currencies TAXATION AND FINANCE - Responding to proposals addressing taxation of digital services. TAXATION AND FINANCE - Maintaining and expanding real-time data made freely available to Canadian businesses, municipalities, academic researchers, and community groups. SMALL BUSINESS – Legislation, regulations and support programs that give Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the tools to grow in Canada and internationally, including reducing their red tape and compliance burden. PRIVACY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION - Improving digital privacy legislation to meet the needs of industry. PENSIONS - Treatment of corporate pensions in the event of bankruptcy. NATURAL RESOURCES - Support for the adoption of policy recommendations to strengthen Canada’s world-leading position in the mining industry, oil and gas, and forestry products. OPEN DATA - Maintaining and expanding real-time data made freely available to Canadian businesses, municipalities, academic researchers, and community groups. LABOUR: Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers. INTERNATIONAL TRADE – With respect to issues relating to import and export controls INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses. INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Improving federal laws and regulations pertaining to responsible business conduct r

Canadian Microelectronics

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Lobbying Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Named Program so that certain academic institutions and SMEs receive funding for semiconductor research and development.

Qualtrics International

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CHG will engage with officials of the government of Canada on behalf of Qualtrics International, to assist them with their government procurement process for software

The Capital Hill Group

AbbVie

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Communications regarding opportunities to speed patient access to live-saving medicines on publicly-funded drug formularies in Canada by reducing red tape. Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)'s Health Emergency Readiness program, insofar as it pertains to growth and development of the life sciences industry in Canada. Communication regarding free trade agreements as they relate to the biopharmaceutical industry. The pan Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) with respect to public formulary listing of new medicines, insofar as the federal government is a participating jurisdiction and holds a seat on the Board of Directors. Public Health Agency of Canada, regarding the federal response to the hepatitis C virus. Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) Guidelines with regard to prices charged by Rights Holders for patented medicines sold in Canada. Federal Government Non Insured Health Benefits program with respect to reimbursement of a prescription medicine and changes in type of reimbursement Engagement with Health Canada’s Regulatory Operations & Enforcement branch regarding supply chain resilience & integrity; mitigating and alleviating drug shortages. Communications with Heath Canada regarding modernization of the medical devices regulatory framework. Communications with Health Canada regarding the evolution of the regulatory framework to address advanced therapeutic products. Communications with Health Canada regarding the application of its nitrosamine guidelines. Communications with Health Canada regarding modernization of clinical trials regulations, including diversity and inclusivity of clinical trials. Communications with Health Canada regarding guidelines for pediatric action plans. Communications regarding the value assessment of new medicines by Canada's Drug Agency (CDA) and the design of proposed new work streams, insofar as the federal government is a funder and holds a seat on the Board of Directors. Communications regarding the design and implementation of the federal Drugs for Rare Diseases strategy. Communications regarding national pharmacare legislation, regulations, policies or programs. Communications regarding intellectual property protection of prescription drugs, including the Patent Act, the Patented Medicines Regulations, the Patented Medicine Notice of Compliance (PMNOC) Regulations, the Patent Term Adjustment regime and Health Canada’s Data Protection regime. Communications regarding Health Canada's Regulatory Innovation Agenda regarding proposed regulatory amendments and guidelines to enable agile licensing of drugs and medical devices. Communications regarding access to and approval of medicines addressing the growing public health threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC

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Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. Work with government to facilitate the process of selling goods and services online, and delivering them to consumers.

Amazon Web Services Canada

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Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-8 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-22 (An Act respecting lawful access) Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill formerly known as C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-2 (An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures). Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services. Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

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Tobias Lütke contacted Andrea Johnston on behalf of Shopify
Jun 1, 2023
May 25, 2023